Asta Sigurdardottir (1930-1971) was an artist, poet, and writer known for her vibrant life and early demise. Her 1961 anthology of short stories and poetry, an immediate classic, showcased her unique perspective on humanity and nature. Sigurdardottir is often likened to Danish writer Tove Ditlevsen for her distinct storytelling. The short story collection, Nothing to [...]
We are pleased to announce that writer Jon Atli Jonasson has recently signed an agreement for the translation rights of his "Broken" series with the German publishing house S. Fischer. This agreement will see the first two books of the series published on S. Fischer's crime list. The "Broken" series, set in contemporary Reykjavik, is [...]
Einar Karason’s book Open Sea (2022) was recently published in Sweden by Thorén & Lindskog, translated from Icelandic by John Swedenmark. The book receives exceptionally good reviews from Jonas Thente, a critic at Dagens Nyheter, who states the following: "When discussing the works of Einar Karason, it's instinctive to draw parallels with classic Icelandic literature, [...]
We're excited to announce that the nominations for both the prestigious Icelandic Literary Prize and the Blood Drop, Iceland's esteemed Crime Fiction Award, have been released. It's a great honor to see a significant number of our RLA authors on the nominee list. Below, you can find the list of nominees from RLA along with [...]
The Icelandic crime novel Big Brother by Skuli Sigurdsson, recipient of the prestigious Blood Drop award, is set to be adapted into a TV drama. The project will be spearheaded by the newly established production company Act 4, co-founded by actor and producer Olafur Darri Olafsson. Olafsson will not only lead the company but also [...]
We're pleased to introduce Skuli Sigurdsson, a talented crime writer born in 1985, who is joining our agency's roster. Sigurdsson's debut novel, Big Brother, has earned him recognition and acclaim in the literary world. Sigurdsson's accomplishments include winning the Icelandic Crime Novel Award for Big Brother and its nomination for the 2023 Glass Key Award. [...]
We are incredibly proud and overjoyed to share with you that Ran Flygenring is the winner of the 2023 Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize! She was awarded the prize for Eldgos (Volcano), her "explosively visual picture book about how wild and uncontrollable nature affects humans". Click here for more info about Volcano! [...]
RLA is pleased to announce that the agency now represents the Scandinavian rights for two of Joachim B. Schmidt's novels featuring the delightful Kalmann, the self-appointed sheriff of Raufarhöfn, Iceland: Kalmann and Kalmann and the Sleeping Mountain. The primary agent is Diogenes Verlag in Switzerland. Joachim B. Schmidt grew up in the Swiss canton of [...]
We're thrilled to represent Audur Jonsdottir, a leading name in Icelandic literature today. Audur's novels, including the lauded The People in the Basement and Secretaries to the Spirits, have not only made waves in Iceland but have also earned international acclaim. Her standout piece, Quake, not only captivated readers at home but was also recognized [...]